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Price Anomaly

Definition

A price anomaly is a significant deviation in an asset’s market price from its expected value or typical behavior. In digital asset markets, these unusual price movements can be triggered by sudden large trades, liquidity dislocations, oracle manipulation, or information asymmetries. They often present arbitrage opportunities for sophisticated traders but can also indicate market inefficiencies or potential manipulative activities. Analyzing price anomalies helps identify market irregularities and potential vulnerabilities within trading platforms or decentralized exchanges.